Demountable seating and method for erecting a demountable seating

ABSTRACT

Removable stand and method for constructing a removable stand. The method comprises constructing a support structure of posts and trusses that are positionable between the posts, and positioning a floor element on the support structure. Herein the floor element comprises a plurality of floor levels positioned behind each other and positioned at a distance in height and/or is the floor element, before it is positioned on the support structure, provided with at least one seat and/or bench and/or is floor element provided with connection means for connecting at least one seat and/or bench thereto.

The invention relates to a method for constructing a removable standcomprising constructing a support structure from posts and trusses thatare positionable between the posts and positioning a floor element onthe support structure.

The invention moreover relates to a removable stand comprising a supportstructure and a floor element, wherein the support structure comprisesposts and trusses that are positionable between the posts and wherein,in use, the floor element is positioned on the support structure.

These kinds of removable stands are, in practice, mostly used in case ofevents during which a temporary stand is required to allow a pluralityof spectators to see an event. Thereto the stand is provided with aplurality of rows of spaces, positioned behind each other and located ata distance in height, where the spectators can occupy a place.Substantially, of each two consecutive rows the rearmost row will, inheight, be positioned higher than the foremost row to allow thespectators on the rearmost of the two rows to look over the heads of thespectators on the foremost row. The stands are, in general, providedwith standings and/or seats to place the spectators.

This kind of method and removable stand are known per se. In a knownmethod first a support structure is built of posts and trusses that arepositionable between the posts. Subsequently for each row of standingsand/or seats floor elements, such as wooden panels, are positioned onthe support structure. If necessary, finally seats and/or benches arepositioned on the support structure in the event seats are desired.

This known method and removable stand have the disadvantage that theconstruction and/or removal of this kind of removable stand takes up alot of time, requires a lot of manpower and is relatively expensive.

It is an objective of the invention to provide a method and removablestand by means of which the removable stand can be constructed and/orremoved faster and/or with less manpower.

According to a first aspect of the invention, thereto the method ischaracterised in that the floor element comprises a plurality of floorlevels positioned behind each other and positioned at a distance inheight. This offers the advantage that the floor element comprises aplurality of rows of standings and/or seats positioned behind eachother, as a result of which, by means of positioning of the floorelement on the support structure, a plurality of rows is positioned atonce. It is, therefore, not necessary to separately position the floorelements per row. As a consequence the stand can be constructed fasterand/or with less manpower.

A floor element forms, in the sense of the aspects of the invention, asingle, preferably rigid, part of the removable stand, that is a partwhich can, in its entirety, be positioned on the support structure. Inaddition, a floor element in the sense of the aspects of the inventionforms a part providing a floor surface onto which a spectator can safelystand or safely walk on, in case of standings as well as in case ofseats. In connection herewith, in a view from above, the floor surface,preferably the entire surface of the stand on which the spectators canstand and/or sit, is covered (with the exception of small openingsthrough which a foot and/or finger of a spectator can not reach). Itwill be appreciated that a narrow rod or post does not constitute afloor surface onto which a spectator can safely stand or walk.

In a special embodiment the floor element comprises three floor levelspositioned behind each other and positioned at a distance in height.This offers the advantage that the floor element can be arranged solarge that the stand can be constructed in a fast manner and that,simultaneously, the floor element can be so small that the floor elementcan be transported with regular means, such as a normal truck.

According to a second aspect of the invention the method ischaracterised in that the floor element, before it is positioned on thesupport structure, is provided with the at least one seat and/or bench.It will be clear that this seat and/or bench is connected to the floorelement and the floor element to the support structure. This seat and/orbench is, in connection therewith, not directly connected to the supportstructure. This offers the advantage that the floor element can, forexample near a stock of seats and/or benches, such as a pallet orcontainer, be provided with the at least one seat and/or bench. As aconsequence it is not necessary to separately transport the at least oneseat and/or bench and the floor element to the location on the supportstructure where the floor element and the at least one seat and/or benchneeds to be positioned, but can the at least one seat and/or bench bepositioned on the floor element with less effort after which an assemblyof the floor element and the at least one seat and/or bench can betransported to the location on the support structure where the floorelement and the at least one seat and/or bench needs to be positioned.As a result hereof the stand can be constructed faster and/or with lessmanpower.

The terms seat and bench are understood to be a seat respectively aplurality of seats in general. A plurality of seats with an at leastpartially joint frame thus also constitutes a bench.

According to a third aspect of the invention the removable stand ischaracterised in that the floor element is provided with connectionmeans for connecting thereto the at least one seat and/or bench. Thisoffers the advantage that it is possible to provide the floor elementwith the at least one seat and/or bench before the floor element ispositioned on the support structure in the event the at least one seatis desired and that the at least one seat and/or bench does not need tobe positioned on the (at least partially constructed) support structure.It will be clear that the at least one seat and/or bench is, inconnection herewith, connected to the floor element and the floorelement is connected to the support structure, so that the at least oneseat and/or bench is not directly connected to the support structure.Thus it is also possible to position the floor element without seatsand/or benches in the event standings are desired.

The at least one seat and/or bench is, preferably, positioned on thefloor element at a ground level. This offers the advantage that thefloor element is properly accessible and that a user constructing thestand can position the at least one seat and/or bench in a safer mannerthan in the event the at least one seat and/or bench is positioned on ahigher position on the floor element and/or the support structure.

The floor element is, preferably, positioned on the support structure bymeans of a hoisting device, such as a fork-lift truck or a hoistingcrane.

Preferably, a post positioned, in use, at a front side of the floorelement is lower than a post positioned, in use, at a rear side of thefloor element. Preferably, in use, a first truss extending at a frontside of the floor element is lower than a second truss extending at arear side of the floor element. Preferably, in use, posts on the sidesof the floor element extend slanting upwards in a direction from thefront side of the floor element to the rear side of the floor element.This offers the advantage that the support structure forms a frame, ontowhich the floor element is positioned, provided with floor levelspositioned behind each other and positioned at a distance in height.

In connection herewith the indication ‘in use’ refers to the constructedcondition of the removable stand.

The floor element, preferably, comprises a stepped frame and a pluralityof floor plates positioned at a distance in height. As a result hereof,in an easy manner, the floor element is provided with a plurality offloor levels positioned behind each other and positioned at a distancein height.

The floor element is, preferably, provided with hoisting facilities,such as hoisting eyes or loading buckets for housing the loaders of ahoisting device, such as a fork-lift truck, for placing the floorelement on the support structure and/or for removing the floor elementfrom the support structure. As a result hereof the floor element,possibly provided with the at least one seat and/or bench, can in aneasy manner be positioned on the support structure by means of a knownhoisting device.

The connection means for connecting the at least one seat and/or bench,preferably, comprise a sleeve placed on or in the floor element for,therein or thereto, installing the at least one seat and/or bench. As aresult hereof the at least one seat and/or bench can, in an easy manner,be connected to the floor element.

A back of the at least one seat and/or bench is spaced backwards inrelation to the connection means. As a result hereof under the at leastone seat and/or bench additional legroom and/or foot room is created fora spectator occupying a seat and/or bench behind this seat and/or bench.

The stand, preferably, comprises of a plurality of floor elements. Inuse each floor element of the plurality of floor elements is,preferably, free from overlap any other floor element of the pluralityof floor elements. Each floor element of the plurality of floor elementsis, preferably, free from engagement with any other floor element of theplurality of floor elements. As a result hereof each floor element canbe positioned on the support structure irrespective of neighbouringfloor elements. Thus no predetermined sequence needs to be followed uponpositioning of the floor elements on the support structure.

In use each floor element of the plurality of floor elements,preferably, substantially abuts sideways against the floor elements ofthe plurality of floor elements adjacent to that floor element. As aresult hereof the adjacent floor elements, substantially, form anuninterrupted floor. This reduces the risk that a spectator, for examplewith a foot or finger, gets stuck between two floor elements. As aconsequence it is not necessary to fill up a space between two adjacentfloor elements with an additional adapter piece.

At least one floor element of the plurality of floor elements is,preferably, positioned over another floor element of the plurality offloor elements. This offers the advantage that above or below a firstlayer of standings or seats an additional layer of standings and/orseats and/or a platform can be created. As a result hereof the capacityof the stand, that is the number of standings and/or seats per squaremetre, increases.

The invention moreover relates to a floor element to be used in aremovable stand. According to the first aspect of the invention thefloor element is characterised in that the floor element comprises aplurality of floor levels positioned behind each other and positioned ata distance in height. According to the third aspect of the invention thefloor element is characterised in that the floor element is providedwith connection means for connecting thereto the at least one seatand/or bench.

The invention furthermore relates to a seat apparently suitable for usein a removable stand according to the invention.

Moreover the invention relates to a bench apparently suitable for use ina removable stand according to the invention.

Hereinafter the invention is, by means of a non-limiting example,further elucidated on the basis of the drawing. Here

FIG. 1 provides a schematic representation in perspective of a firstembodiment of a removable stand according to the invention;

FIG. 2 a provides a side-view of the removable stand demonstrated byFIG. 1 wherein the floor element is not positioned on the supportstructure;

FIG. 2 b provides a side-view of the removable stand demonstrated byFIG. 1 wherein the floor element is positioned on the support structure;

FIG. 3 a provides a side-view of a second embodiment of a removablestand according to the invention wherein the floor elements are notpositioned on the support structure;

FIG. 3 b provides a side-view of a second embodiment of a removablestand according to the invention wherein the floor elements arepositioned on the support structure;

FIG. 4 a provides a perspective view from above of the floor element ofthe stand demonstrated in FIGS. 1, 2 a and 2 b;

FIG. 4 b provides a perspective view from below of the floor element ofthe stand demonstrated in FIGS. 1, 2 a and 2 b;

FIG. 5 a provides an example of an embodiment of a bench of a standaccording to the invention;

FIG. 5 b provides an alternative embodiment of the piling element inperspective slanting rear-view;

FIGS. 6 a and 6 b provide an example of a pile of a plurality ofbenches;

FIG. 7 provides a schematic representation of a detail of the supportstructure of the stand according to the invention;

FIG. 8 provides a schematic view from above of a removable standaccording to the invention; and

FIG. 9 provides a schematic representation of a third embodiment of aremovable stand according to the invention.

FIG. 1 provides a schematic representation in perspective of anembodiment of a removable stand according to the invention in aconstructed condition. In FIG. 1 the removable stand 1 comprises asupport structure 2 and a floor element 4. In this example the floorelement 4 forms a single piece of the stand. The support structure 2comprises posts 6.i (i=1, 2, 3, . . . ), 8.i (i=1, 2, 3, . . . ) and, inthe constructed condition, demonstrated in FIG. 1, trusses 10. 12.j(j=1, 2, 3, . . . ), 14 positioned between the posts. In use, that is inthe constructed condition, the floor element 4 is positioned on thesupport structure 2.

In the example the floor element 4 comprises a plurality of floor levels16.k (k=1, 2, 3, . . . ) positioned, in the constructed condition,behind each other and positioned at a distance in height. In FIG. 1 thefloor element 4 comprises three floor levels 16.1, 16.2, 16.3 positionedbehind each other and positioned at a distance in height.

The floor levels 16.k of the floor element 4 constitute a floor surfaceonto which the spectator can safely stand and/or can safely walk. InFIG. 1 the floor surface of each floor level 16.k is completely closedand, in the view from above, the separate floor surfaces of the floorlevels 16.k adjoin. It will be clear that the floor surface can furtherbe provided with openings, for example to let precipitation through,sufficiently small not to jeopardise the safety of the spectator. Inconnection therewith the openings are, preferably, sufficiently small sothat a foot and/or finger of a spectator can not reach-through anopening.

The floor element has, preferably, such dimensions that the floorelement can be transported by means of regular means, such as a regulartruck, and that the stand can be constructed in a fast manner. Inconnection therewith the floor element is, preferably, less than 16metres wide from a first side 32 to a second side 34 of the floorelement. The floor element is, preferably, wider than 1.4 metres. Thefloor element is, preferably, less than 4 metres deep from a front side28 to a rear side 30 of the floor element. The floor element is,preferably, deeper than 0.7 metres. Preferably, the floor element issubstantially 3 metres wide and 2.25 metres deep. This offers theadvantage that the floor element can comprise 3 floor levels positionedbehind each other of, substantially, 0.75 metres deep which constitutesa favourable dimension for a seat and/or standing.

In FIG. 1 each floor level 16.k forms a row 18 on which standings and/orseats are provided. In FIG. 1 the stand 1 is consequently provided witha plurality of rows 18 of locations where the spectators can occupy aplace positioned behind each other and positioned at a distance inheight. Of each two consecutive rows 18 the rearmost row is, in height,positioned higher than the foremost row to allow the spectators on therearmost of the two rows to look over the heads of the spectators on theforemost of the two rows 18, for example at an event.

The removable stand 1 described up to now can, to obtain standings, beconstructed by means of the following method. First of all the posts6.i, 8.i are connected by means of the trusses 10, 12.j, 14 for creatingthe support structure 2. Subsequently the floor element 4, comprising aplurality of floor levels 16.k positioned behind each other andpositioned at a distance in height, is positioned on the supportstructure 2. The floor levels 16.k form the standings. It will be clearthat, as a result of positioning the floor element 4, which comprises ofa plurality of floor levels 16.k positioned behind each other andpositioned at a distance in height, consequently a plurality of rows 18with standings is, simultaneously, positioned on the support structure2. As a result hereof the stand 1 can be constructed faster and/or withless manpower than in case the rows 18 with standings are positioned onthe support structure 2 separately.

In the example of FIG. 1 the floor element 4 is, moreover, provided withconnection means 20. The connection means 20 are arranged for connectingthereto the at least one seat 22 and/or bench 24. In this example abench 24 is formed by an assembly of three seats 22 on a mutual frame26. The connection means 20 in this example are, further, arranged forremovably connecting the seats 22 and/or benches 24 to the floor element4.

The removable stand 1 described up to now can, to obtain seats, beconstructed by means of the following method. First of all the posts6.i, 8.i are connected by means of the trusses 10, 12.j, 14 for creatingthe support structure 2. Subsequently the floor element 4 is providedwith seats 22 and/or benches 24. Hereto the seats 22 and/or benches 24are connected to the connection means 20 of the floor element 4. Theseats 22 and/or benches 24 are, preferably, positioned on the floorelement 4 at a ground level. The ground level can, for example, be anunderground onto which stand 1 is constructed. This offers the advantagethat the floor element 4 is properly accessible and that a userconstructing the stand 1 can position the seats 22 and/or benches 24 onthe floor element 4 in a safer manner than in the event the seats 22and/or benches 24 are positioned on the floor element 4 and/or thesupport structure 2, for example, on a high and/or insufficiently flatand/or difficult in walkable position such as, for example, on thesupport structure 2.

It will be clear that the floor element 4 can also be positioned on aplatform, such as a trestle or hoisting device, at the ground level toset the floor element 4 at a favourable height to position the seats 22and/or benches 24 onto the floor element 4, for example at an ergonomicheight such as a height at which the back of the user positioning theseats 22 and/or benches 24 on the floor element 4 is, as little aspossible, burdened. It will moreover be clear that, under circumstances,the ground level can be at a level above or below the underground. Theground level can in that case, for example, be constituted by aplatform, dais or (flat) roof.

Finally, the floor element 4, provided with the seats 22 and/or benches24, is positioned on the support structure 2. It will be clear thatseats 22 and/or benches 24 are then connected to the floor element 4 andthat the floor element 4 is connected to the support structure 2. Theseats 22 and/or benches 24 are consequently not directly connected tothe support structure 2.

It will be clear that, as a result of positioning of the floor element4, provided with the seats 22 and/or benches 24, the stand can beconstructed faster and/or with less manpower than in the event the floorelement 4 is first positioned on the support structure and the stand issubsequently provided with the seats 22 and/or benches 24. It mayfurthermore be clear that, as elucidated here below with reference toFIGS. 3 a and 3 b, as a result of positioning of the floor element 4provided with the seats 22 and/or benches 24, where the floor elementonly comprises one row 18 with seats, the stand 1 can already beconstructed faster and/or with less manpower than in the event the floorelement 4 is first be positioned on the support structure and the standis subsequently provided with the seats 22 and/or benches 24.

In the example of FIG. 1 the seats 22 and/or benches 24 are connected toonly one floor element 4. For that purpose, the seats 22 and/or benches24 are, in use, free from connections to, for example, neighbouring,floor elements and/or the support structure 2. The connection means 20for connecting a seat 22 and/or bench 24 to the floor element 4 areconsequently all fully located at or in the relevant floor element 4.This offers the advantage that the seats 22 and/or benches 24 that are,in the constructed condition to be positioned on a predetermined floorelement 4 are only, connected to that floor element 4 and canconsequently be connected to that floor element 4 before floor element 4is positioned on the support structure 2.

In the example of FIG. 1 the floor element 4 has, in a view from above,a substantially rectangular circumference. In FIG. 1 the supportstructure 2 is, at each corner of the floor element 4, provided with apost 6.i, 8.i and adjacent each side of the floor element 4 providedwith a truss 10, 12.j, 14. Thus the support structure constitutes aframework onto which, during use, the floor element 4 is positioned.With respect to the example applies that the posts 6.i located, in theconstructed condition, at the front side of the floor element 4 arelower than the posts 8.i located at the rear side 30 of the floorelement 4. With respect to the example furthermore applies that in thedemonstrated constructed condition a first truss 10 extending along thefront side 28 of the floor element 4 is located lower than a secondtruss 14 extending along the rear side 30 of the floor element 4. Withrespect to the embodiment of FIG. 1 moreover applies that the trusses12.j, extending at the left and right side 32, 34 of the floor element4, extend slanting upwards in a direction from the front side 28 of thefloor element 4 to the rear side 30 of the floor element 4.

Optionally, it is possible that the foremost floor element 4 of thestand 1 at the front side 28 rests on the underground. In that case itis not necessary that a truss 10 and/or posts 6.i is positioned at thefront side 28 of the foremost floor element 4. It is also possible thatthe foremost floor element at the front side 28 rests on, for exampledifferently arranged, lateral trusses. The foremost floor element can,for example, also be placed on blocks at the front side 28.

FIGS. 2 a and 2 b demonstrate a side-view of the removable stand 1demonstrated in FIG. 1. In FIG. 2 b the floor element 4 is positioned onthe support structure 2. In FIG. 2 a the floor element 4 is notpositioned on the support structure 2. In the example of FIGS. 1, 2 aand 2 b the floor element 4 is connected to two trusses, namely trusses12.j that extend to the sides 32, 34 of the floor element 4. In thisexample the floor element 4 rests on the two trusses 12.j. In theexample of FIGS. 1, 2 a and 2 b the floor element 4 is also connected tothe posts 6.i, 8.i. In this example the floor element 4 rests on aflange 36 of each of the posts 6.i, 8.i. In FIGS. 2 a and 2 b it can beseen that the trusses 12.j which, in use, extend at the sides 32, 34 ofthe floor element 4, are provided with support areas 38 for, in theconstructed condition, supporting the floor element 4. In this examplethe support areas 38 on the trusses 12.j substantially extend into ahorizontal direction.

The floor element is, preferably, at least rigid to such extent that itis able to support its own weight and the weight of possibly positionedseats and/or benches whilst the floor element is being positioned on thesupport structure. This offers the advantage that, during theconstruction of the stand 1, the floor element is auto-supportive and noauxiliary means are required for enhancing the rigidity of the floorelement during the positioning. In connection herewith it is possiblethat, in the constructed condition, the rigidity of the floor element isalso determined by the rigidity of the support structure. Thus, thisoffers the advantage that the floor element not necessarily needs to bedesigned in such rigid manner that the floor element necessarily hassufficient rigidity to support the spectators and/or to comply with(safety) standards. As a result hereof the floor element per se can bedesigned in a less rigid and thus lighter and/or cheaper manner.

FIGS. 3 a and 3 b demonstrate a side-view of a second embodiment of aremovable stand according to the invention. In FIGS. 3 a and 3 b theremovable stand 1 comprises of a support structure 2 and a plurality of,in this example three, floor elements 4. The support structure 1comprises posts 6.i, 8.i and, in the constructed condition demonstratedin FIGS. 3 a and 3 b, trusses 10, 12.j, 14 positioned between the posts.In the example of FIG. 3 b the plurality of floor elements 4 forms theplurality of floor levels 16.k positioned behind each other andpositioned at a distance in height.

In FIGS. 3 a and 3 b the support structure 2 is further provided withsupports 40 for connecting thereto the floor elements 4. In this examplethe supports 40 are provided with support areas 42 for supporting thefloor elements 4. The supports 40 may be designed as posts at the upperside of the trusses 12.j which posts may, for example, be removablyconnected to truss 12.j. The supports 40 could, however, also beexecuted as, for example, trusses removably connected to the trusses12.j that extend into a direction substantially parallel to truss 10and/or truss 14 between trusses 12.j. The supports 40 that, in aconstructed condition, are connected to one of the trusses 12.j can alsobe inter-connected into an assembly of supports 40 which can removablybe connected to the relevant truss 12.j.

In FIG. 3 b the floor elements 4 are positioned on the support structure2. In FIG. 3 a the floor elements 4 are not positioned on the supportstructure 2. It will be clear that, as a result of positioning of thefloor element 4 provided with the seats 22 and/or benches 24, whereinfloor element 4 only comprises one row 18 with seats, the stand 1 canalready be constructed in a faster manner and/or with less manpower thanin the event floor element 4 is first positioned on the supportstructure and subsequently the stand is provided with seats 22 and/orbenches 24.

FIGS. 4 a and 4 b respectively demonstrate a perspective view from aboveand a perspective view from below of the floor element 4 of the stand 1demonstrated in FIGS. 1, 2 a and 2 b. In FIGS. 4 a and 4 b the floorelement 4 comprises three floor levels 16.1, 16.2, 16.3 positionedbehind each other and positioned at a distance in height. The floorelement 4 comprises a frame 44, in the example a stepped frame, and aplurality of floor plates 46.k positioned at a distance in height, inthis example three floor plates 46.k.

The frame 44 can, for example, be manufactured of bent metal plateand/or comprise profiles, such as U-profiles, C-profiles, Z-profilesand/or tubes and/or cylinders. In FIG. 4 b it is demonstrated that theframe 44 comprises U-profiles 48 that extend in a width direction of thefloor element 4 and U-profiles 50 that extend in a depth direction ofthe floor element 4. In the example the floor plates 46.k aremanufactured of plate material such as metal, wood and/or plastic.

In FIGS. 4 a and 4 b it is further demonstrated that the floor element 4is provided with loading buckets 52. During the construction and/orremoval of the removable stand 1 the loaders, for example of a fork-lifttruck and/or loading block of a hoisting crane, can be positioned in theloading buckets 52. Thus the floor element 4, whether or not providedwith seats 22 and/or benches 24, can easily be positioned on the supportstructure 2 or can easily be removed from the support structure 2. Inthe embodiment of FIG. 4 b the loading buckets 52 extend in the floorelement 4 within the U-profiles 48, 50.

The floor element 4 can further be provided with profiles that serve asthe connection means 20. Thereto the profiles can be created for havingthe at least one seat and/or bench installed in or on it. Each profilecan, for example, be arranged for having a leg of the at least one seatand/or bench installed in or on it.

In the examples of FIGS. 1, 2 a, 2 b, 3 a and 3 b the seats 22 are eachprovided with a foldable seat area 54. In these examples the seats 22are each provided with a resilient element, for example a return spring,pressure spring or elastic element for folding up the seat area in theevent there is no spectator on the seat. It is, however, also possiblethat the seats are arranged for folding up as a result of gravity in theevent there are no spectators on the seats. Folding of the seat areaincreases the space between two rows of seats, for example to walk, inthe event there are no spectators on the seats, furthermore the foldingprevents that the seat area gets excessively wet and/or dirty in theevent there is no spectator on the seat. It may be clear that also abench, not arranged as a plurality of seats, can be provided with afoldable seat area.

In the examples of FIGS. 1, 2 a, 2 b, 3 a and 3 b a back 56 of each seatand/or bench is spaced backwards in relation to the connection means 20.As a consequence the seat area 54 sticks, at least partially, outbackwards over the connection means 20. As a result hereof additionalroom is created for the feet and/or legs of a spectator occupying a seatand/or bench positioned behind the relevant seat and/or bench. Thisadditional room is thus, at least partially, located under the seat areaof the relevant seat and/or bench.

FIG. 5 a demonstrates an example of bench 24 of the stand 1 according tothe invention. In this example the bench 24 comprises a plurality of, inparticular three, seats 22 each provided with a foldable seat area 54.In FIG. 5 a the seat areas 54 are demonstrated in the downward position,ready to be sat on. The seats 22 are connected by means of the commonframe 26. Thus the bench 24 is equipped with the frame 26. In thisexample a leg 58 substantially extend in a plane that extendssubstantially perpendicular to the back 56 and substantiallyperpendicular to the seat area 54 of a seat 22 and substantially doesnot intersect the back 56 and the seat area 54 of that seat 22. As aconsequence the leg is, in the view from above, substantially positionedoutside a circumference of the back 56 and the seat area 54. Aselucidated by means of FIGS. 6 a and 6 b this offers the advantage thatthe seats and/or benches can be piled in a compact manner. In FIG. 5 athe frame 26 is provided with two legs 58. In this example each leg 58substantially extends into a plane that extends in between twoneighbouring backs 56 and seat areas 54 of the seats 22 of the bench 26.In the example of FIGS. 5 a, 6 a and 6 b the backs 56 of the benches 25are spaced backwards in relation to the legs 58. The legs 58 are in thisexample designed as metal profiles, for example sleeve profiles with asubstantially rectangular or square cross-section. In FIG. 5 a the bench24 is connected to the floor element 4 by means of connection means 20.In this example the connection means 20 are designated as metalprofiles. In this example an internal dimension and possible form of theconnection means 20 corresponds, at least partially, with an externaldimension and possible form of the legs 58. The legs 58 in this exampleare, at least partially, inserted into the connection means 20.

In FIG. 5 a the bench 24 comprises a plurality of seats 22. It will beclear that the bench can also be provided with a seat area providing aplurality of seat areas. In connection therewith this bench can beprovided with a back. This bench is, preferably, provided with legs,whether or not removably connected to the bench, for connecting thisbench to the floor element.

If desired, the legs 58 can be locked to the floor element 4, forexample by means of a bolt, pin, wedge or the like. It is also possibleto mutually connect benches 24 positioned next to each other by means ofcoupling means. The coupling means can, for example, comprise a pin 60which is slidingly included in or on the frame 26. It is also possiblethat the pin 60 is designed as a profile, for example a U-profile. Thepin 60 can, for example, be slided in the direction of the centre of thebench 24 and slided out in the opposite direction. In the event twobenches 24 are positioned next to each other the pin 60 can in that casebe slided from one bench to the other and, for example, fall into anopening 62 of the other bench. As a consequence the assembly ofconnected benches 24 constitutes a whole and contributes, for example,to the rigidity of the stand 1. It will be clear that it is alsopossible to connect benches 24 positioned on adjacent floor elements. Inconnection herewith it is not necessary to connect the adjacentlypositioned floor elements. It will further be clear that separate seats22, in a similar manner as described here above in respect of the bench24, can be connected to the floor element and, if desired, can beconnected to a seat 22 and/or bench 24 positioned next to the seat 22.

In a special embodiment the coupling means are designed in such mannerthat they can exclusively be decoupled by means of a piece of equipmentand possibly exclusively be coupled by means of a piece of equipment. Asa result hereof it is prevented that spectators, consciously orunconsciously, decouple coupled benches and/or seats. Hereto, the pin 60is, for example, slidingly included on or in the frame 26, wherein afriction force active in the sliding direction, in a coupled and/ordecoupled condition, is predetermined such that the pin 60 cannot, atleast barely, be slided manually. In connection therewith the frictionforce is, for example, predetermined such that the pin 60 can be slidedby means of a piece of equipment, such as a hammer. In the example ofFIG. 5 a the pin 60 is provided with a tapered end 61 which, in thecoupled condition, is blocked in the, in this example at least partiallytapered, hole 62 of the neighbouring bench. It will be clear that thepin designed as a profile can also be designed in a tapered manner. Avertical angle of the tapered end 61 and the tapered hole 62 determinedsuch that the coupling means can exclusively be decoupled by means of apiece of equipment and possible exclusively be coupled by means of thepiece of equipment. Optionally, the pin 60 is designed in a wedge-shapedmanner.

The frame 26 of the bench 24 is in FIG. 5 a further provided with pilingelements 64. In this example each piling element extends in a planewhich a leg 58 of the bench 24 extends. In FIG. 5 a the piling elements64 are designed as profiles, for example metal sleeve profiles or tubes,substantially extending in between the backs 56 of the seats 22 of thebench 24. The piling element substantially extends in a plane in whichthe back positioned next tot the piling element extends. More inparticular, the piling element extends in between two backs, in a planeformed by the two backs positioned next to each other. As a resulthereof the chance that a spectator and/or user hurts himself/herselfand/or an object gets damaged by the piling element is reduced. Thefunction of the piling elements 64 is further elucidated on the basis ofFIGS. 6 a and 6 b.

In the example of FIG. 5 a the piling elements 64 are connected tobrackets 66 for connecting the backs 56 to the frame 26. The pilingelements 64 of a bench 24 are arranged for connecting the legs 58 ofanother bench 24 for creating a pileable assembly of benches, forexample for obtaining a compact pile during storage and/ortransportation of the benches. The piling elements 64 can, for example,comprise a profile for connecting the legs 58 thereto. In the exampleeach piling element 64 comprises a tube for attaching the sleeve-shapedleg 58 thereto. In this example an internal dimension and possibly shapeof the legs 58 corresponds with an external dimension and possibly shapeof the piling elements 64.

FIG. 5 b demonstrates an alternative embodiment of the piling element 64in perspective slanting rear-view. In FIG. 5 b the piling elementcomprises a first support point, in this example constituted by theupper edge 63 a of a first lip 63 b which extends at the front side 28of the piling element. In this example the first lip 63 b forms part ofa U-shaped housing 63 c extending at the sides and the front side 28 ofthe piling element 64. In FIG. 5 b the piling element further comprisesa second support point, in this example constituted by the front edge 63d of a second lip 63 e. In the event benches 24 are piled an end of aleg 58 of the upper of the two benches 24 supports against the first andsecond support points of the piling element of the lower of the twobenches 24. Hereto, for example, a leg 58, designed as a sleeve or aU-profile, is inserted into the U-shaped housing 63 c and placed overthe second lip 63 e in such manner that the leg touches the first andthe second support point. Since, as described hereunder in relation toFIG. 6 a, the piled benches 24 preferably lean over forward, the leg 58of the upper of the two benches abuts, as a result of gravity, againstthe first and the second support point so that a solid pile is obtained.

FIG. 6 b demonstrates a frontal view of a plurality of benches 24 in acompact pile, for example during transportation and/or storage. FIG. 6 ademonstrates a cross-section along the A-A line of the plurality ofbenches demonstrated in FIG. 6 b. The compact pile can, for example,also be used to store benches 24 on a pallet or in a container. In thecompact pile a plurality of benches 24.1, 24.2 positioned behind eachother constitutes the first pile layer 65.1. On top of the first pilelayer 65.1 a second pile layer 65.2 is placed comprising a plurality ofbenches 24.3, 24.4 positioned behind each other. In this example of eachbench 24.3, 24.4 of the second pile layer 65.2 the legs 58.3, 58.4 areconnected to the piling elements 64.1, 64.2 of the bench 24.1, 24.2positioned under this bench 24.3, 24.4. In this example the legs 58.3,58.4 of the benches 24.3, 24.4 in the second pile layer substantiallyextend between the backs 56.1, 56.2 of the benches 24.1, 24.2 of thefirst pile layer 65.1 Each piling element 64.i (i=1, 2, 3, . . . ) of abench 24.i extends substantially parallel to a leg 58.i of that bench24.i in a direction opposite the direction to which that leg 58.iextends. This offers the advantage that a plurality of benches 24.i canbe piled into a substantially straight-lined pile. In this example thelegs 58.3 of the bench 24.3 are connected to the piling elements 64.1 ofbench 24.1 positioned under bench 24.3. In this example the legs 58.4 ofthe bench 24.4 are connected to the piling elements 64.2 of bench 24.2positioned under bench 24.4.

According to another aspect of the invention a holder is provided, suchas a pallet or a container, equipped with a plurality of benches. InFIG. 6 a the holder is schematically represented as a plane 67. Theplane 67 is, for example, an upper plane of a pallet or a bottom of acontainer. The plane 67 can be provided with attachment means (notdemonstrated) for attaching the bench 24 thereto. The attachment meanscan, for example, comprise a profile for attaching the legs 58 of thebench 24 thereto, for example, similar to the piling element 64.

In FIG. 6 a the benches 24.i include an angle α between a normal to theplane 67 onto which the benches 24.i are piled. The angle α ispredetermined such that a mass centre of a bench 24.3, 24.4 in thesecond pile layer 65.2 is positioned substantially straight above a masscentre of the bench 24.1, 24.2 in the first pile layer 65.1 connected tothis bench, seen in a direction of the normal to the plane 67. In thisexample the angle α is less than ninety degrees. Thus the benches inthis example lean over forward. Optionally, the compact pile, forexample in or on the holder, can also comprise additional pile layers.In connection herewith a mass centre of a bench in a higher positionedpile layer is, preferably, positioned straight above a mass centre ofthe bench connected to that bench positioned in a lower pile layer, seenin a direction of the normal to the plane 67. This offers the advantagethat the mass centres of the piled, connected benches are substantiallypositioned above each other so that a stable pile is obtained. In theevent the benches 24.1 are stored in a container it is moreover possiblethat the angle α is predetermined such that the compact pile of thebenches 24.i leans over against at least one wall of the container.

In a preferred embodiment a plurality of benches is included in acompact pile which compact pile can, substantially, be included in apredetermined spatial dimension. The spatial dimension is preferablyless than 3 metres wide, more preferably less than 1.5 metres wide. Thespatial dimension is preferably less than 2.5 metres high. The holder inor on which the plurality of benches is placed preferably has suchdimensions that the holder can be included in the spatial dimension.Preferably the holder is, substantially, 1.5 metres wide, 1.25 metresdeep and 2.4 metres high. These dimensions are especially suitable fortransportation of the holders with regular means such as, for example, atruck. In case of the latter dimensions of the holder the compact pilecomprises, for example, four piled layers of benches each provided withthree seats, where each piled layer comprises eleven benches positionedbehind each other.

Optionally, the construction demonstrated in FIGS. 5 a, 5 b, 6 a and 6 bcan also be applied to removable stands where the seat and/or bench ispositioned on the support structure instead of on the floor element.Optionally, the construction demonstrated in FIGS. 5 a, 5 b, 6 a and 6 bcan further be applied to permanent stands. In the latter case the seatand/or bench can be positioned as desired for obtaining the at least oneseat or be left out (removed) for obtaining the at least one standing.

The support structure 2 of the removable stand 1 according to theinvention comprises posts 6.i, 8.i and, in the constructed condition,trusses 10, 12 j. 14 positioned between the posts 6.i, 8.i. FIG. 7demonstrates a schematic representation of a detail of the supportstructure 2. FIG. 7 demonstrates a part of the post 8.1 and a part ofthe truss 14. In this example the truss 14 is connected to the post 8.1.In connection therewith truss 14 is provided with a ridge 70 and ahousing 72 and the post 8.1 is provided with a notch 74 correspondingwith the ridge 70 and a pin 76 corresponding with housing 72 where, inuse, the housing 72 falls over the pin 76 and the ridge 70 falls intonotch 74. Optionally, the truss 14 is provided with two or more housings72 positioned above each other and the post 8.1 is provided with two ormore pins 76 corresponding with the respective housings 72. Optionally,the post 8.1 is provided with the ridge 70 and/or the housing (orhousings) 72 and the truss 14 is provided with the notch 74 and/or thepin (or pins) 76.

In this example the post 8.1 is on four sides, substantially staggeredby ninety degrees, with respect to each other provided with the notch 74and the pin 76. As a consequence the post 8.1 can be connected to fourtrusses 10, 12.j, 14 substantially staggered ninety degrees with respectto each other.

In the examples of FIGS. 1, 2 a, 2 b, 3 a and 3 b the trusses 12.jextend at the left and right side 32, 34 of the floor element 4 slantingupwards in a direction from the front side 28 of the floor element 4 tothe rear side 30 of the floor element 4. In these examples the trusses12.j are provided with a bottom post 13 which, in use, extends in asubstantially horizontal direction. In the examples the bottom post 13is positioned at a level positioned higher than the bottom attachmentpoint 15 of the truss 12.j. As a result hereof the distance from thebottom post 13 up to the underground is larger than in case the bottompost extends in a direction substantially parallel to the direction intowhich the truss 12.j extends, towards the bottom attachment point 15 ofthe truss 12.j. This offers the advantage that more ‘head room’ isprovided under the truss 12.j to walk under the truss, for example byspectators, or to store goods under the truss 12.j.

In a preferred embodiment, in the constructed condition, each truss 10,12.j, 14 is, free from clamping, attached to two posts 6.i and/or 8.i.In this example the ridge 70 and the corresponding notch 74 and thehousing 72 and the corresponding pin 76 are executed in such mannerthat, in the constructed condition, the ridge 70 is, free from clamping,attached to the notch 74 and the housing 72 is, free from clamping,attached to the pin 76. This offers the advantage that the supportstructure can easily, for example by means of a fork-lift truck, beconstructed and/or removed since no clamping force needs to be overcomeupon positioning and/or removing of the trusses between the posts.

If desired the truss 10, 12.j, 14 can be locked to the post 6.i, 8.i,for example by means of a pin 71 which is placed through a hole 73 inthe truss and a hole 75 in the post. This offers the advantage that,even though in the constructed condition the ridge 70 is, free fromclamping, attached to the notch 74 and the housing 72 is, free fromclamping, attached to the pin 76, possible margins with respect to theconnection of the truss 10, 12.j, 14 to the post 6.i, 8.i can be removedby means of the wedge 77 so that the support structure 2 forms a solidand/or stabile whole. In addition, or as an alternative, the at leastone pin 76 can be locked to the corresponding housing 72, for example bymeans of a wedge.

The support structure 2 of the stand 1 can be removed in a fast mannerby means of driving a fork-lift truck between two (rows of) posts and(successively) lift, by means of the loaders of the fork-lift truck, thetrusses out of the notches 74 and of the pins 76. It is consequentlypossible to remove a plurality of trusses from the support structure bymeans of the loaders before storing the trusses, for example on a palletor in a container.

FIG. 8 demonstrates a schematic view from above of a removable stand 1according to the invention. In FIG. 8 the removable stand 1 comprises aplurality of floor elements 4 a-4 e. In this example the floor elements4 a have, in the view from above, a substantially rectangularcircumference, for example as elaborated in relation to FIG. 1-4 b. InFIG. 8 the stand is further provided with a floor element 4 b with a, inthe view from above, substantially triangular circumference and a floorelement 4 c with a, in the view from above, substantially circle sectorshaped circumference. In FIG. 8 the stand 1 is further provided with afloor element 4 d with a, in the view from above, substantiallytrapezium-shaped circumference and a floor element 4 e with a, in theview from above, substantially circle are shaped circumference.Optionally, the floor elements 4 a-4 e can be used for creating a bendin the stand 1.

Optionally, differently shaped floor elements for creating a bend in thestand such as, for example, but not limited to, a pentagon-shaped floorelement, a (truncated) diamond-shaped floor element or a (truncated)kite-shaped floor element whether or not in combination with, forexample, rectangular adapter pieces can be included.

In the example of FIG. 8 the support structure 2 is, under the floorelements 4 a-4 e, at least each corner of each floor element 4 a-4 eprovided with a post 6.i, 8.i, in FIG. 8 indicated by S. In the exampleof FIG. 8 the support structure 2 is, under the floor elements 4 a-4 e,adjacent each side of each floor element 4 a-4 e provided with a truss10, 12.j, 14. With respect to the example of FIG. 8 furthermore appliesthat a post S in use positioned at the front side 28 of one of the floorelements 4 a-4 e is lower than a post S in use positioned at the rearside 30 of such floor element 4 a-4 e. Further, with respect to thisexample applies that a truss extending at the front side 28 of one ofthe floor elements 4 a-4 e is lower than a truss extending at the rearside 30 of such floor element 4 a-4 e. Preferably, the trusses at thesides of a floor element extend slanting upwards into a direction fromthe front side 28 of such floor element to the rear side 30 of suchfloor element.

Note that in the example of FIG. 8 a truss 14 at a rear side 30 of afloor element also serves as a truss 10 at a front side 28 of a floorelement positioned behind such floor element. Note that in the exampleof FIG. 8 a post 8.i. in FIG. 8 indicated by S, at a rear side 30 of afloor element also serves as a post 6.i, in FIG. 8 indicated by S, at afront side 28 of a floor element positioned behind such floor element.Optionally, in this example the length of the posts S in a directionfrom the front side 28 to the rear side 30 of the stand 1 can graduallyincrease. The posts can be provided with known means for adjusting thelength of the post taking irregularities of the underground intoconsideration.

In the example of FIG. 8 the support structure 2 is, under the floorelements 4 a-4 e, at least each corner of each floor element 4 a-4 eprovided with a post S and adjacent each side of each floor element 4a-4 e provided with a truss 10, 12.j, 14. Optionally, it is alsopossible to, for example, include longer trusses so that a plurality offloor elements, for example two floor elements, is included in anassembly of four posts S and four trusses 10, 12.j, 14 as, for example,described in relation to FIGS. 3 a and 3 b.

In the example of FIG. 8 the floor elements 4 a-4 e are, on their frontside 28, narrower than their rear side 30. As a result hereof it ispossible to construct stand 1 in such manner that all spectatorssubstantially see the same spectacle. Optionally, it is also possiblethat the floor elements 4 a-4 e are wider at their front side 28 than attheir rear side 30. This provides, for example, the possibility to havethe stand 1 follow the contour of a track, for example for (car) races.

FIG. 9 demonstrates a schematic representation of a third embodiment ofa removable stand 1 according to the invention. FIG. 9 demonstrates astand 1 provided with a support structure 2 and a plurality of floorelements 4.n (n=1, 2, 3, . . . ). In the example of FIG. 9 the floorelements 4.3 and 4.4 are, respectively, placed above the floor elements4.1 and 4.2. As a result hereof in FIG. 9 a first layer 78 with seats iscreated and a second layer 80 with seats positioned above the firstlayer 78. As a consequence the capacity of the stand, that is the numberof seats per square metre, increases. Optionally, the first layer and/orthe second layer can additionally or alternatively also includestandings.

In the example of FIG. 9 the first layer 78 and the second layer 80comprise floor levels positioned behind each other and positioned at adistance in height. Optionally, the first layer 78 or the second layer80 can also be constructed as a platform or stage equipped with a singlefloor level. As a result hereof it is, for example, possible to includea loge and a stand where one is, at least partially, situated over theother.

In the example of FIG. 9 posts are located on the first layer 78 betweenthe seats 22 and/or benches 24. It is possible that the presence of theposts on the first layer 78 prevents that close to, for exampleimmediately next to, the post a seat 22 and/or bench 24 is placed. As aconsequence the number of seats on the first layer is reduced. It ispossible to in a row 18 with seats between two posts have the seatsstagger sideways in relation to the seats in a row 18 without posts. Theseats in a row 18 with seats between two posts can, for example, staggersideways over a distance corresponding with half the width of a seat inrelation to the seats in a row without posts. As a consequence thenumber of seats which is lost as a result of the presence of the postson the first layer 78 can be reduced.

In FIG. 9 the floor elements 4.n are desired in a stepped manner, thatmeans that the floor elements 4.n consist of floor levels positionedbehind each other and positioned at a distance in height. Optionally, itis moreover possible to provide a removable stand wherein, in use, aboveor under a first layer of standings and/or seats an additional layer ofstandings and/or seats is included wherein the stand is provided withnon-stepped floor elements. In that case the removable stand comprisesof a support structure and a plurality of floor elements wherein thesupport structure comprises posts and, in use, trusses positionedbetween the posts wherein, in use, the floor elements are positioned onthe support structure and wherein, in use, the at least one floorelement of the plurality of floor elements is positioned over anotherfloor element of the plurality of floor elements.

In the examples the floor elements are designed such that, in the eventthe stand 1 is provided with a plurality of floor elements, in use, eachfloor element of the plurality of floor elements is free from overlapwith any other floor element of the plurality of floor elements. As aresult hereof it is possible to position each floor element of theplurality of floor elements on the support structure irrespective of theother floor elements. It is, for example, possible to position eachfloor element in a substantially vertical downwards direction on thesupport structure, for example by means of a hoisting device such as afork-lift truck or a hoisting crane. As the floor element to bepositioned does not overlap neighbouring floor elements it is notnecessary to position the floor elements in a predetermined sequence.

In the examples the floor elements of the plurality of floor elementsare free from coupling with the other floor elements of the plurality offloor elements, a floor element is, for example, free from securingagainst floor elements adjacent to such floor element. As a consequenceit is not necessary to mutually connect the floor elements. As a resulthereof it is possible to construct and/or remove the removable standfaster.

It is possible that the floor elements are free from securing to thesupport structure. Preferably, for example, a weight and/or geometryand/or dimension of the floor element is predetermined such that thefloor element cannot be removed from the support structure by thespectator or by a number of spectators.

Optionally, the floor element, for example the stepped floor element, isprovided with openings, for example to let air through, for example toprevent getting the floor element blown up and/or to supply (heated)air. In case of the stepped floor element these openings can, forexample, be positioned in the, in use, upstanding part between two floorlevels. In a preferred embodiment, in a constructed condition, eachfloor element of the plurality of floor elements substantially abutsagainst the neighbouring floor elements of such floor element of theplurality of floor elements. As a result hereof no opening, such as agroove, at least such narrow opening, is present between theneighbouring floor elements that there is no risk that a spectator, forexample with a foot or a finger, gets, for example, caught between thefloor elements. This also offers the additional advantage that noadapter pieces need to be placed between the neighbouring floor elementsto fill up the opening. As a consequence the stand can be constructedand/or removed faster and/or with less manpower.

Optionally, in use, the stand is provided with at least one flight ofstairs, for example to reach higher positioned floor levels. The flightof stairs can, for example, be connected to the support structure bymeans of a ridge and/or housing attached to the stairs which falls inthe notch on the post corresponding with the ridge and a pincorresponding with the housing as discussed on the basis of FIG. 6. Theflight of stairs can, in use, for example, comprise two plates with thesteps in between, connected in a non-removable manner. The plates can beprovided with a stair handrail. Preferably at least one plate of theflight of stairs constitutes an integral part with a stair handrail andpossible connection means positioned between the same, such as bars.More in particular, both plates of the stairs each constitute anintegral part with the stair handrail pertaining to the relevant plate.Between each plate and the stair handrail pertaining thereto connectionmeans, such as bars, can be included.

In the examples the connection means for connecting the seat and/orbench to the floor element are each time located at the front side of afloor level so that the floor level substantially extends behind theconnection means. It is also possible that the connection means forconnecting the seat and/or bench to the floor element are each timelocated at the rear side of the floor level so that the floor levelsubstantially extends in front of the connection means.

In FIGS. 1, 2 a, 2 b, 3 a, 3 b and 8 the entire surface of the floorelements is substantially filled with seats and/or benches to createseats. It is also possible that at least a path is left clear on a floorelement, for example to, by means thereof, reach the seats. Inconnection therewith a number of adjacent positions and/or positionsbehind each other can be left without seats and/or benches.

These kinds of variants are all considered to fall within the scope ofthis invention.

1. Method for constructing a removable stand, comprising constructing asupport structure of posts and trusses that are positionable between theposts, and positioning a floor element on the support structure,characterised in that the floor element comprises a plurality of floorlevels positioned behind each other and positioned at a distance inheight.
 2. Method according to claim 1, characterised in that the floorelement is provided with connection means for connecting thereto atleast one seat and/or bench.
 3. Method according to claim 2,characterised in that the connection means are arranged for removablyconnecting at least one seat and/or bench to the floor element. 4.Method according to claim 2, characterised in that before the floorelement is positioned on the support structure, at least one seat and/orbench is connected to the floor element by means of the connectionmeans.
 5. Method for constructing a removable stand, comprising:constructing a support structure of posts and trusses that arepositionable between the posts, and positioning a floor element on thesupport structure, characterised in that before the floor element ispositioned on the support structure it is provided with at least oneseat and/or bench.
 6. Method according to claim 5, characterised in thatthe at least one seat and/or bench is removably connected to the floorelement by means of connection means.
 7. Method according to claim 5,characterised in that the floor element comprises a plurality of floorlevels positioned behind each other and positioned at a distance inheight.
 8. Method for constructing a removable stand, comprising:constructing a support structure of posts and trusses that arepositionable between the posts, and positioning a floor element on thesupport structure, characterised in that the floor element is providedwith connection means for connecting thereto at least one seat and/orbench.
 9. Method according to claim 8, characterised in that theconnection means are arranged for removably connecting at least one seatand/or bench to the floor element.
 10. Method according to claim 8,characterised in that before the floor element is positioned on thesupport structure at least one seat and/or bench is connected to thefloor element by means of the connection means.
 11. Method according toclaim 8, characterised in that the floor element comprises a pluralityof floor levels positioned behind each other and positioned at adistance in height.
 12. Method according to claim 4, characterised inthat the at least one seat and/or bench is positioned on the floorelement substantially at a ground level.
 13. Method according to claim1, characterised in that the floor element is positioned on the supportstructure by means of a hoisting device such as a fork-lift truck or ahoisting crane.
 14. Method according to claim 1, characterised in thatthe floor element is positioned on the support structure in asubstantially vertical downward direction.
 15. Method according to claim1, characterised in that at least one truss is placed between two postsby means of a hoisting device such as a fork-lift truck or a hoistingcrane.
 16. Method according to claim 1, characterised in that at leastone truss is removed between two posts by means of a hoisting devicesuch as a fork-lift truck of a hoisting crane.
 17. Removable standcomprising a support structure and a floor element, wherein the supportstructure comprises posts and trusses that are positionable between theposts, and wherein the floor element, in use, is positioned on thesupport structure, characterised in that the floor element comprises aplurality of floor levels positioned behind each other and positioned ata distance in height.
 18. Removable stand according to claim 17,characterised in that the floor element is provided with connectionmeans for connecting at least one seat and/or bench thereto. 19.Removable stand according to claim 18, characterised in that theconnection means are arranged for removably connecting at least one seatand/or bench to the floor element.
 20. Removable stand according toclaim 18, characterised in that the stand is further provided with atleast one seat and/or bench connectable to the floor element by means ofthe connection means.
 21. Removable stand comprising a support structureand a floor element, wherein the support structure comprises posts andtrusses that are positionable between the posts, and wherein the floorelement, in use, is positioned on the support structure, characterisedin that the floor element is provided with connection means forconnecting at least one seat and/or bench thereto.
 22. Removable standaccording to claim 21, characterised in that the connection means arearranged for removably connecting at least one seat and/or bench to thefloor element.
 23. Removable stand according to claim 21, characterisedin that the stand is further provided with at least one seat and/orbench connectable to the floor element by means of the connection means.24. Removable stand according to claim 21, characterised in that thefloor element comprises a plurality of floor levels positioned behindeach other and positioned at a distance in height.
 25. Removable standcomprising a support structure and a floor element, wherein the supportstructure comprises posts and trusses that are positionable between theposts, and wherein the floor element, in use, is positioned on thesupport structure, characterised in that the stand is further providedwith at least one seat and/or bench connectable to the floor element.26. Removable stand according to claim 25, characterised in that thefloor element is provided with connection means, wherein the at leastone seat and/or bench is removably connectable to the connection means.27. Removable stand according to claim 25, characterised in that thefloor element comprises a plurality of floor levels positioned behindeach other and positioned at a distance in height.
 28. Removable standaccording to claim 17, characterised in that the floor element, in viewfrom above, has a substantially rectangular circumference.
 29. Removablestand according to claim 17, characterised in that the floor element, inview from above, has a substantially trapezium-shaped or circle-arcshaped circumference.
 30. Removable stand according to claim 17,characterised in that the floor element, in view from above, has asubstantially triangular or circle-sector shaped circumference. 31.Removable stand according to claim 17, characterised in that the supportstructure, in use, at least one corner of the floor element is providedwith a post and along one side of the floor element is provided with atruss.
 32. Removable stand according to claim 31, characterised in thatthe support structure, in use, on each corner of the floor element isprovided with a post and along each side of the floor element isprovided with a truss.
 33. Removable stand according to claim 17,characterised in that a post that, in use, is positioned at a front sideof the floor element is lower than a post that, in use, is positioned ata rear side of the floor element.
 34. Removable stand according to claim17, characterised in that a first truss which, in use, extends along afront side of the floor element is positioned lower than a second trusswhich extends along a rear side of the floor element.
 35. Removablestand according to claim 17, characterised in that, in use, the trussesat the sides of the floor element slant upwards in a direction from thefront side of the floor element to the rear side of the floor element.36. Removable stand according to claim 17, characterised in that, inuse, the floor element is connected to at least one truss of the supportstructure.
 37. Removable stand according to claim 36, characterised inthat in use the floor element rests on at least one truss of the supportstructure.
 38. Removable stand according to claim 17, characterised inthat, in use, the floor element is connected to at least one post. 39.Removable stand according to claim 37, characterised in that, a trussthat, in use, is positioned at the side of the floor element is providedwith a support area for, in use, resting the floor element thereon. 40.Removable stand according to claim 39, characterised in that, in use,the floor element at least rests on two trusses each positioned atanother side of the floor element, wherein the support area on thesetrusses extend in a substantially horizontal direction.
 41. Removablestand according to claim 17, characterised in that the floor element isrigid to such extent that it can support its own weight and the weightof optionally positioned seats and/or benches whilst the floor elementis being positioned on the support structure, wherein optionally, inuse, the rigidity of the floor element is also be determined by therigidity of the support structure.
 42. Removable stand according toclaim 17, characterised in that the floor element comprises a frame anda floor plate.
 43. Removable stand according to claim 17, characterisedin that the floor element comprises three floor levels positioned behindeach other and positioned at a distance in height.
 44. Removable standaccording to claim 17, characterised in that the floor element comprisesa stepped frame and a plurality of floor plates positioned at a distancein height.
 45. Removable stand according to claim 44, characterised inthat the floor element comprises three floor plates.
 46. Removable standaccording to claim 42, characterised in that the frame is manufacturedof bent metal plate.
 47. Removable stand according to claim 42,characterised in that the frame comprises U-profiles extending in awidth direction and/or a depth direction of the floor element. 48.Removable stand according to claim 42, characterised in that the atleast one floor plate is manufactured of plate material, such as metal,wood and/or plastic.
 49. Removable stand according to claim 17,characterised in that the floor element is provided with loading bucketsfor housing the loaders of a hoisting device for positioning the floorelement on the support structure and/or removing the floor element fromthe support structure.
 50. Removable stand according to claim 47,characterised in that the loading buckets extend in the U-profiles. 51.Removable stand according to claim 17, characterised in that the floorelement, on at least one side of the floor element, is provided with ahandrail.
 52. Removable stand according to claim 18, characterised inthat the connection means comprise a profile attached to or in the floorelement for, therein or thereon, positioning at least one seat and/orbench.
 53. Removable stand according to claim 20, characterised in thatthe at least one seat and/or bench is provided with a foldable seatarea.
 54. Removable stand according to claim 53, characterised in thatthe at least one seat and/or bench is provided with a resilient elementfor folding the seat area.
 55. Removable stand according to claim 20,characterised in that a back of the at least one seat and/or bench isspaced backwards in relation to the connection means.
 56. Removablestand according to claim 20, characterised in that the at least one seatand/or bench is provided with at least one leg.
 57. Removable standaccording to claim 56, characterised in that the at least one legsubstantially extends in a plane that extends substantiallyperpendicular to the back and a seat area of a seat and/or bench and,substantially, does not intersect the back and the seat area of thatseat and/or bench.
 58. Removable stand according to claim 56,characterised in that the at least one seat and/or bench is providedwith at least one piling element arranged for attaching thereto a leg ofanother seat and/or bench for creating a pileable assembly of seatsand/or benches.
 59. Removable stand according to claim 58, characterisedin that the piling element of the at least one seat and/or bench extendssubstantially parallel to the at least one leg of that at least one seatand/or bench in a direction opposite to a direction in which the atleast one leg extends.
 60. Removable stand according to claim 56,characterised in that the piling element substantially extends in aplane in which a back of the at least one seat and/or benchsubstantially extends.
 61. Removable stand according to claim 56,characterised in that the at least one seat and/or bench is providedwith coupling means for coupling that at least one seat and/or bench toa seat and/or bench positioned adjacent that at least one seat and/orbench.
 62. Removable stand according to claim 56, characterised in thatthe at least one seat and/or bench is provided with two legs. 63.Removable stand according to claim 17, characterised in that, in use,each truss attaches to two posts free of clamping.
 64. Removable standaccording to claim 63, characterised in that the truss is provided withat least one ridge, housing, notch and/or pin and that the post isprovided with at least one notch corresponding with the at least oneridge, with at least one pin corresponding with the at least onehousing, with at least one ridge corresponding with the at least onenotch and/or with at least one housing corresponding with the at leastone pin, wherein, in use, at least the at least one housing falls overthe at least one pin and/or the at least one ridge falls in the at leastone notch.
 65. Removable stand according to claim 17, characterised inthat the stand comprises a plurality of floor elements.
 66. Removablestand according to claim 65, characterised in that, in use, each floorelement of the plurality of floor elements is free from overlap with anyother floor element of the plurality of floor elements.
 67. Removablestand according to claim 65, characterised in that, in use, each floorelement of the plurality of floor elements is free from coupling withany other floor element of the plurality of floor elements. 68.Removable stand according to claim 65, characterised in that, in use,each floor element of the plurality of floor elements substantiallyabuts sideways against the floor elements adjacent that floor element ofthe plurality of floor elements.
 69. Removable stand according to claim65, characterised in that at least one floor element of the plurality offloor elements is positioned over another floor element of the pluralityfloor elements.
 70. Removable stand comprising a support structure and aplurality of floor elements, wherein: the support structure comprisesposts and trusses that are positionable between the posts; wherein thefloor elements, in use, are positioned on the support structure: andwherein at least a number of the floor elements form floor levelspositioned behind each other and positioned at a distance in height;characterised in that in use, at least one floor element of theplurality of floor elements is positioned over another floor element ofthe plurality of floor elements.
 71. Removable stand according to claim70, characterised in that at least one of the floor elements positionedabove each other comprises a plurality of floor levels positioned behindeach other and positioned at a distance in height.
 72. Removable standaccording to claim 70, characterised in that at least one floor elementof the plurality of floor elements is provided with connection means forconnecting thereto at least one seat and/or bench.
 73. Removable standaccording to claim 72, characterised in that the connection means arearranged for removably connecting at least one seat and/or bench to thefloor element.
 74. Removable stand according to claim 72, characterisedin that the stand is further provided with at least one seat and/orbench connectable by to the connection means.
 75. Floor element for usein a removable stand, characterised in that the floor element isprovided with connection means for connecting a seat and/or benchthereto.
 76. Floor element for use in a removable stand, characterisedin that the floor element comprises a plurality of floor levelspositioned behind each other and positioned at a distance in height. 77.Seat apparently suitable for use in a removable stand according to claim20.
 78. Bench apparently suitable for use in a removable stand accordingto claim
 20. 79. Holder provided with a plurality of seats and/orbenches according to claim 77.